Memories, poetry and observations from an HIV positive gay man living in the heart of North Carolina.

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Congratulations Donna Kline!

I received the following more or less verbatim message by phone today from Donna Kline:

“Hey Ron!

It’s Donna! I finished the [Miami AIDS] marathon with a personal best time of 6:23:30-something, I will get the official time in a few days. It is not as good as I had hoped it would be, but it is better than I have done before by a couple of minutes. I will call or email you soon.

You inspired me! I want you to know that.

Love you, bye-bye!!”

Please say a thank you (as have I) for Donna and those like her who get out and volunteer their time and effort for those of us living with HIV/AIDS. To me, these are the true sources of inspiration Anyone who can run 26+ miles in six and a half hours to raise money for the assistance of strangers and loved-ones deserves a big hug and a kiss, and all the recognition the world can heap upon them! Imagine all the training that these people, like Donna, have put into the running of this race. I am in awe!

2 Comments:

Wow. This is really inspiring. I am participating in a diabetes bicycle ride in August(my room mate is diabetic and takes daily insulin shots). Its short- only 60 miles over a 4 hour period, and cheap...a minimum donation of $100 with a $35 donation fee.

There is an AIDS ride at about the same time that I will seriously consider participating in, at least donate to. It is long...over 300 miles in 4 days. Thats way more intense than I have ever ridden before. And its expensive, with a minimum pledge of $1200 and a $100 entry fee. But you have made this cause so important. You really put a face on this disease and have made me want to do something about it other than say, "Wow he's inspiring."